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2001 volkswagon beetle diesel11/4/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I was told it might be a plug that heats the oil. So what are they talking about and u=is this a ...
  A: I don't believe they meant oil. There is a "glow plug" circuit that is common source of problems ...
96 golf muffler11/3/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have a 96 Golf GL 2L gas, auto, ABA, A3. Noticed a puddle right under the back of the muffler ...
  A: You are very astute. You have excellent powers of observation. In fact, if you have the ...
1998 jetta central locking not working11/3/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: The locking system was working ok until recently when I unlock or lock the car all I hear was the ...
  A: Ramesh; There is a protective cover over the wires, and vacuum hoses in the hinge area of the ...
tiptronic hunting for gear with cruise on11/3/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: 2005 Jetta GL TDI wagon. 53k miles. I have a TDI-only business. Picked this car up in NC and drive ...
  A: and a little elaboration. Automatic transmissions in diesel powered cars, or trucks...no matter who ...
vw golf 1.4 cl.mk3.1994.11/2/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: the car starts ok and never stalls.what do you think the problem is?
  A: Siobhan; "Bucking" is term most often used to describe a "jerk" in the engines normal running ...
help me please.11/2/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I just got it running couple of weeks ago but now it doesnt run. What i noticed so far is that one ...
  A: This sounds like a vacuum leak to me. A localized one like a split, or cracked carburetor gasket, ...
jetta11/1/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: 1996 jetta upon start the clock & trip meter resets,and the dashboard light go on then of,no codes ...
  A: I think your instrument cluster needs to be replaced. However, this is an expensive repair, and if ...
flickering red "brake" light11/1/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: so last week I was driving my '97 Jetta and the red brake light that's on the dashboard started to ...
  A: The flickering light indicates that the brake fluid, in the reservoir is low. This, in turn, means ...
lights10/31/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: all of my lights Headlight and taillights on the passenger side are out. bulbs are good fuses are ...
  A: I could actually use a little more help. What kind of Volkswagen is it? Is it a Touareg? Or, is ...
98 cabrio gls10/31/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have a cabrio gls 98. It has 110,000 on it. Everything runs perfect except when at idle AS SOON ...
  A: Load on the engine increases, and rpm's drop when a/c is on. It shouldn't be the kind of load you ...
After battery jump, no tail lights!10/31/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I own a 1998 Volkswagen Passat. Recently the battery died and I had to have the car jumped to start ...
  A: These lights are on fuse. There was a surge through the cars' electrical system, and that fuse took ...
Turbo issue10/30/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: This is a follow-up to a previous question. You previously advised me that my CEL resulting in a ...
  A: The turbo should continue to work for some time. It certainly won't be as efficient as it once was, ...
Check Engine Light Issues10/30/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Just bought a used 2000 Jetta GLS from a private owner with 52k miles on it. It has a manual ...
  A: You provided a complete, and well thought out description. Your question is short, compared to some ...
2006 Passat 2.0 evaporator canister10/30/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: My 2006 Passat (2.0, manual trans) with 59,000 miles had a check engine light come on - the check ...
  A: Unfortunately, the price of the EVAP canister in Volkswagens includes extra expense, because rather ...
Costs10/29/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Do Volkswagens cost more to fix (talking about any type of repair) than other cars such as Toyota or ...
  A: Not really. There may be some items that do cast more, but then there will be other items that will ...
2001 Cabrio rear pad installation10/29/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Installing new rear pads on my 01 cabrio and having trouble retracting the piston in the caliper. I ...
  A: Louis; There are specific tools that are necessary to properly retract the caliper pistons. I ...
EPC light10/29/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I just got my 2003 Jetta (2.0 engine) back from the dealer for an overheating problem. They replaced ...
  A: This sounds like a "brake light switch" failure in a 5 speed manual transmission car. Please tell ...
EPC light on dashboard10/28/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: 6 16v Hatchback Manual. only done 26k miles. it runs beautifully but on the dashboard prior to ...
  A: The letters "EPC," stand for "electronic powertrain control." My understanding of this system is ...
1994 VW Vento 2.0L BROKEN TIMING BELT10/28/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: While driving at 20 MPH, then waiting at a stop light at approx 900RPM (IDLE)THE MOTOR QUIT: WAS ...
  A: Take the cylinder head off, and look for little "smiley faces" on the tops of the pistons. If there ...
2001 Cabrio door lock problem using the remote10/28/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Vehicle: 2001 Cabrio, 72k mi, good condition In terms of the power door locks and security system, ...
  A: again, Joe; Thanks for the update, and the additional information, after your inspection. Yes, the ...
Idle10/27/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have an 87 Fox wagon. It runs Very rough and never even.. I have to adjust it constantly. and ...
  A: I can't say for certain, but the symptoms sound like a fuel problem, and the "bucking" is a cylinder ...
2001 Cabrio door lock problem using the remote10/27/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Vehicle: 2001 Cabrio, 72k mi, good condition In terms of the power door locks and security system, ...
  A: Even though it's a 2001, it's still an A3, so the locks are operated using a separate vacuum pump, ...
96 vw jetta10/27/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: location of all components for the evaporator emission control system I have a code of p0440 not ...
  A: The leak detection pump, and canister, and the N80 valve are all in the same general location. ...
1998 VW Golf GLi Intermittent starting fault10/26/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Hey, My mum's golf (as above) has an intermittent fault upon startup where all the electronics are ...
  A: Not so sure about this one Chris; However, 2 things come to mind to check first. This sounds like ...
1995 jetta transmission10/26/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: The reverse gear makes a loud grinding noise when put into reverse. All the other gears work fine. ...
  A: Unless you, or your mechanic/technician are VERY proficient at Volkswagen manuals in particular, ...
volkswagen jetta hood won't raise10/26/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have a 2001 volkswagen jetta that the hood won't release when the handle is pulled. Is there a way ...
  A: Yes, Mark, There is; If you use a slender screwdriver, and a flashlight you should be able to see a ...
2001 VW Jetta 57000 miles10/25/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have 3 issues. 1) My EPC light has been coming on and I cant shift out of park. If I play around ...
  A: (1) N4...brake light switch campaign...free at the dealer.(2) Your mechanic is a PUTZ!!! There are ...
1999 beetle10/24/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Mr.Racoon you are the Volkswagen GOD. I had the dealership tell me the n80 valve was bad, the check ...
  A: The hoses should be tight, and unable to allow any vapor to escape from them. If the leak detection ...
01 VW Golf, ABS and Brake lights come on10/24/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: My ABS and Brake lights flash intermittently when running the A/C. Originally diagnosed as bad ABS ...
  A: Did anyone ever suggest the brake wear sensor on the drivers brake pad? How about the instrument ...
Changing right engine mount in 93 cabriolet10/24/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have a 93 VW Cabriolet with automatic transmission, what would be the best way to go about ...
  A: Is this the unit on the frame rail, or the transmission. If it's the frame rail, a block of wood to ...
Jetta overheating10/24/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have a 2003 Jetta with a 2.0 engine. One day it overheated and it does it everytime I run it now. ...
  A: There is an air bubble inside the cooling system, and it seems to located in the heater core. You ...
2000 vw beetle10/23/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: The inner cv joint boot is split and I bought a new one on line. I am going to replace it but am not ...
  A: You can replace the boot in the car, but it's far easier to remove the shaft to get at the boots, ...
2003 jetta Stereo Problem10/23/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I installed my Ipod dock on my car, after a while I disconnected and I realice that I have no FM ...
  A: Sounds like there is a portion of the iPod installation that is feeding into the wrong wire. I ...
rattling noise in 30 valve V610/23/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: greetings. i have a 2001 passat with the 30 valve 2.8 V6. engine has 124,000 miles, had timing ...
  A: Yes, Oscar; The 2 cam tensioners are not getting enough oil pressure. Change them both, change the ...
Rough Idle on 1999 VW POLO 1.610/22/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I've just bought a 1999 Volkswagen Polo saloon, 1.6Litre GL. It's a manual transmission petrol. ...
  A: My expectations are that you have an ignition coil misfire. Does the check engine light ever come ...
Polo Airconditioning gas leaks10/22/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: I have a 2005 Polo 1.9tdi, its been leaking A/C gas for over 2 years now. Its been in and out the ...
  A: I hope I'm not suggesting something too mundane...but, what about the "Schrader" valves. I've had ...
1977 Bus Problems10/22/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Last year my parents bought me a 1977 Bus for my birthday/graduation. My father drove it the 130 ...
  A: Is this a carburetor? If so, it's probably the throttle plate bushings through the side of the ...
99 Golf GL horn - short?10/22/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: My horn randomly honks when I make turns at slow speeds. I assume there is some short. Can you ...
  A: There is a fuse, but it will disable your alarm on the car too. The fuse is located in one of the ...
No heat on my soles...10/21/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: About a year or so ago my 96 Jetta stopped blowing heat from the floor vents. It comes out of the ...
  A: After starting the car, stay parked, and turn the vent control to the floor. Listen for any vacuum ...
gas smell inside recently acquired '96 Jetta10/21/2007Rocky Racoon
  Q: Re:'96 Jetta GL 2.0L gas/automatic/sedan/128,000km First of all I want to thank the expert on this ...
  A: The vapor recirculation system is right by the outside air vent for the heater...etc. My guess is ...

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